PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

WEEK DAY PLAN OF ACTION INFORMATION

12th February – 12th February Start the proposal Needs to include:

16th February  Rationale
 Project Concept
 Evaluation
(approx. 500 words)
12th February – 13th February Proposal Needs to include:
16th February  Rationale
 Project Concept
 Evaluation
(approx. 500 words)
12 February –
th th
14 February Proposal Needs to include:
16th February  Rationale
 Project Concept
 Evaluation
(approx. 500 words)
12th February – 15th February Proposal Needs to include:
16th February  Rationale
 Project Concept
 Evaluation
(approx. 500 words)
12 February –
th th
16 February Finish the proposal Needs to include:
16th February  Rationale
 Project Concept
 Evaluation
(approx. 500 words)
19th February – 19th February Create the weekly This needs to be as accurate
23rd February and daily production and near to the timings as
schedules. possible as I will be marked
off of this timeframe.
19th February – 20th February Create the second This should include the
23rd February proposal. following:
1. Who is my work
commissioned for?
2. My concept/idea
3. Why should it be
produced?
19th February – 21st February Feedback on idea Sending my idea and context
23rd February to my peers/the public using
social media networks (for
example; Facebook and
 Snapchat) and gather
responses.
19th February – 22nd February Start the written brief This brief will be written by
23rd February myself, outlining the rules and
regulations from the UK Film
Festival. This brief must look
professional and designed to
work as part of my production
paperwork (for example;
watermarks and logos)
19th February – 23rd February Complete feedback Upload the responses to the
23rd February on idea/concept and survey and analyse the
finish written brief results. Discuss what I
changes I will make to my
concept, and produce
infographics based on the
results. Then upload both
responses and infographics
to the written brief as a way
of reinforcing points and
giving examples.
26th February – 26th February Plan What I need to research
2nd March (which can be found in the
proposal) and how I am going
to research it in order to
produce a high quality
production.
26th February – 27th February Starting to collect Send out online
2nd March primary research questionnaires using
SurveyMonkey and
organising focus groups/face-
to-face interviews.
26th February – 28th February Film interviews and Film the face-to-face
2nd March proof of social media interviews and focus groups,
research as well as possible vox-box
recordings. Upload
screenshots of sending the
surveys out on social media
networks (for example;
Facebook and Twitter).
26th February – 1st March Analysing primary Upload and analyse the
2nd March research responses of the surveys and
the focus groups/face-to-face
interviews.
26th February – 2nd March Infographics Producing infographics from
2nd March the research that I have
collected. Make sure that the
infographic contains facts and
statistics from the surveys,
focus group, face-to-face
interviews etc.
5th March – 9th 5th March Start secondary Use the internet and other
March research sources to find out
information about short films
and cinematography.
5th March – 9th 6th March Secondary research Use the internet and other
March sources to find out
information about social
action films.
5th March – 9th 7th March Secondary research Use the internet and other
March sources to find out
information about domestic
abuse and children of
abusive parents.
5th March – 9th 8th March Reference work Harvard reference every
March website that I have used to
collect data and information.
Add screenshots of pages
and photocopies of work.
5th March – 9th 9th March Infographics Producing infographics from
March the research that I have
collected. Make sure that the
infographic contains facts and
statistics from the data I have
collected using the internet
and other sources.
12th March – 12th March Pre-production  Start the script for the
16th March booklet approximately ten minute
(I need to create a long production. This
production booklet, means that the script
watermark it and should be roughly ten to
design it so that it fits fifteen pages, depending
both myself and the on detail (page per
production I am minute).
aiming to create. It  Also start to email
should look potential cast and crew.
professional and
aesthetically pleasing
to both client and
audience).
12th March – 13th March Pre-production  Complete script for the
16th March booklet short film. Get one peer
(I need to create a and one member of staff
production booklet, to look over it.
watermark it and  Create a Props List
design it so that it fits  Create a Crew List
both myself and the  Create a Sound
production I am Table/Foley sounds.
aiming to create. It
should look
professional and
aesthetically pleasing
 to both client and
audience).
12th March – 14th March Pre-production  Create the storyboards.
16th March booklet These should be
(I need to create a thoroughly detailed, with
production booklet, at least one draft copy. All
watermark it and storyboards must have
design it so that it fits written camera angles
both myself and the and instructions (for
production I am example; mid-shot of boy
aiming to create. It staring straight at the
should look camera).
professional and  Create contingency plan
aesthetically pleasing (I need to demonstrate
to both client and that I have looked at a
audience). variety of locations before
settling on the final one).
 Create Equipment List.
 Equipment Hire
screenshots.
12th March – 15th March Pre-production  Create location recces
16th March booklet (which must be filled out
(I need to create a with clear images that I
production booklet, have photographed and
watermark it and the correct health &
design it so that it fits safety enquiries attached
both myself and the to each locale.
production I am  Obtain clearances for the
aiming to create. It locations that I desire to
should look film at.
professional and  Complete test shoots at a
aesthetically pleasing variety of locations to get
to both client and the best visuals before
audience). actual shooting.
12th March – 16th March Pre-production  Collect confirmation
16th March booklet emails from my actors.
(I need to create a  Finalise the cast list, as
production booklet, well as the back-up cast
watermark it and list.
design it so that it fits  Complete storyboards
both myself and the  Budgeting/Finance
production I am  Costume design
aiming to create. It
should look
professional and
aesthetically pleasing
to both client and
audience).
19th March – 19th March Start the pitch Context
23rd March
19th March – 20th March Pitch Client/completion
23rd March
19th March – 21st March Pitch Final Idea (detailed outline)
23rd March 1. Cast/Crew and why I
have chosen them
2. Locations and why I have
chosen them
3. Cost to produce this
production
4. Any visuals I might have
to show my preparation
(for example; test shoots)
19th March – 22nd March Finish the pitch  Create hand-outs and
23rd March infographics that will be
given out when
presenting the pitch as
interactive media.
 Upload pictures of any
interactive media onto my
website.
19th March – 23rd March Present the pitch Presenting my pitch (whether
23rd March it is a video or a prezi)
26th March – 26th March  Filming Filming actors going over
30th March  In addition to their lines once role has been
filming the actual given
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
26th March – 27th March  Filming Going to the location at a set
30th March  In addition to time to see if the lighting
filming the actual works
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
26th March – 28th March  Filming Proof that you tried out
30th March  In addition to different effects
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
26th March – 29th March  Filming Sound tests
30th March  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
26th March – 30th March  Filming Camera settings
30th March  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
2nd April – 6th 2nd April  Filming Upload audition tapes from
April actors with an explanation as
  In addition to to why they got the role/why
filming the actual they did not get the role.
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
2nd April – 6th 3rd April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
2nd April – 6th 4th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
2nd April – 6th 5th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
2nd April – 6th 6th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
9th April – 13th 9th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
9th April – 13th 10th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
9th April – 13th 11th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
9th April – 13th 12th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
 be conducting
test shoots.
9th April – 13th 13th April  Filming To be confirmed
April  In addition to
filming the actual
production, I will
be conducting
test shoots.
16th April – 20th 16th April Editing If I have learnt a new skill
April (new skills) upload the source of learning
(for example; YouTube video)
16th April – 20th 17th April Editing If I have learnt a new skill
April (new skills) upload the source of learning
(for example; YouTube video)
16th April – 20th 18th April Editing If I have faced an issue with
April (technology issues) technology (for example;
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe
AfterEffects, Adobe
Photoshop etc) then
screenshot it and add to the
weekly blog.
16th April – 20th 19th April Editing If I have learnt a new skill
April (new skills) upload the source of learning
(for example; YouTube video)
16th April – 20th 20th April Editing If I have faced an issue with
April (technology issues) technology (for example;
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe
AfterEffects, Adobe
Photoshop etc) then
screenshot it and add to the
weekly blog.
23rd April – 27th 23rd April Editing If I have learnt a new skill
April (new skills) upload the source of learning
(for example; YouTube video)
23rd April – 27th 24th April Editing If I have faced an issue with
April (technology skills) technology (for example;
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe
AfterEffects, Adobe
Photoshop etc) then
screenshot it and add to the
weekly blog.
23rd April – 27th 25th April Editing If I have learnt a new skill
April (new skills) upload the source of learning
(for example; YouTube video)
23rd April – 27th 26th April Editing If I have faced an issue with
April (technology issues) technology (for example;
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe
AfterEffects, Adobe
Photoshop etc) then
screenshot it and add to the
weekly blog.
23rd April – 27th 27th April Finalise the first draft Complete the first draft of the
April of the short film short film and upload it under
the title ‘First Draft’
30th April – 4th 30th April Improvements and Send feedback of the first
May start the behind-the- draft to peers/the public using
scenes video social media networks (for
example; Twitter, Facebook
and Snapchat). Start editing
the behind-the-scenes video.
30th April – 4th 1st May Behind-the-scenes Editing the video with royalty
May video. free music and
screenshots/videos to back
up some of the points I am
making. Should only be about
the filming process.
30th April – 4th 2nd May Improvements Upload and analyse results of
May survey. Make infographics of
the results and then
screenshot what I have done
to meet their comments in the
second draft.
30th April – 4th 3rd May Editing process Type up (either with Word or
May (complete after class Powerpoint) the issues and
if needed) challenges that I had when
facing the editing of my first
draft.
30th April – 4th 4th May Start full written Make sure that the weekly
May evaluation blog is up to date, then start
the full written evaluation.
7th May – 11th 7th May Full evaluation Make sure to include
May screenshots and videos
about everything I have done
so far.
7th May – 11th 8th May Finalise second draft Complete the second draft of
May of short film and first the short film and upload it
draft of the behind- under the title ‘Second Draft’.
the-scenes video. Complete the behind-the-
scenes video and upload it
under the title ‘Behind-the-
Scenes’
7th May – 11th 9th May Feedback for Draft 2 Film a focus group watching
May [Final edit for the video and get their
INTERIM feedback.
DEADLINE] Get teachers feedback (either
written or filmed).
7th May – 11th 10th May Finalise all Complete both the weekly
May evaluations blog/vlogs and the full
evaluations, then upload
them onto my website. This
should include:
 Feedback from Draft 1
(results, infographics etc)
  How I improved Draft 1 as
a response to the
feedback (screenshots,
videos, etc)
 Feedback to Draft 2 [Final
edit for INTERIM
DEADLINE] (videos or
written feedback)
7th May – 11th 11th May INTERIM DEALINE Hand-in all work completed
May to get a progress grade.
This must include:
1. Draft 1
2. All feedback to Draft 1
3. Draft 2 [Final edit for
INTERIM DEADLINE]
4. All feedback to Draft 2
[Final edit for INTERIM
DEADLINE]
5. Editing process
6. Behind-The-Scenes
7. Weekly blog/vlogs (14
weeks’ worth)
8. Full written evaluation
14th May – 18th 14th May Improvements and Start editing the
May Feedback improvements of the short
film (take screenshots for
Editing Process). Upload the
video at the end of the day
under the title ‘Draft 3’. Send
out a survey using social
media (such as Twitter and
upload a screenshot of
myself collecting feedback) to
gain feedback overnight.
14th May – 18th 15th May Feedback Check results of the survey
May and upload, analyse and
create infographics.
14th May – 18th 16th May Improvements and Start editing the
May Feedback improvements of the short
film (take screenshots for
Editing Process). Upload the
video at the end of the day
under the title ‘Draft 4’. Send
out a survey using social
media (such as Twitter and
upload a screenshot of
myself collecting feedback) to
gain feedback overnight.
14th May – 18th 17th May Feedback Upload, analyse and create
May infographics for the results
gained for the short film draft.
14th May – 18th 18th May Improvements Edit the final version of the
May short film. Upload the video at
the end of the day under the
title ‘Draft 5’. Get peers and
teachers to have a look to
see what final improvements
can be made (film/write down
what they say).
21st May – 25th 21st May Finalise short film Upload the final edit of the
May short film under the title
‘Matilda (FINAL EDIT)’ on my
website and ‘Matilda | Short
Film’ on the YouTube
channel ‘cmpelliottjay’
21st May – 25th 22nd May Finish editing Add any new information to
May process the editing process
21st May – 25th 23rd May Get feedback for final Send out a survey to
May edit and finish peer/public using social
evaluations media (for example; Twitter
and Snapchat).
Film a focus group to gain
feedback.
Get written feedback from
teacher/s.
Finalise weekly blog/vlogs
and full written evaluation.
21st May – 25th 24th May Make sure To be fully uploaded:
May everything is 1. Weekly Production
uploaded. Schedule
2. Daily Production
Schedule (otherwise
known as the ‘Action
Plan’)
3. Bibliography
4. Proposal (Part 1)
5. Proposal (Part 2)
6. Feedback on concept
7. Written brief for
client/competition
8. Plan of research
9. Primary research:
 Face-to-face
interviews (filmed)
 Focus groups
(filmed)
 Vox-box
(recorded)
 Surveys using
SurveyMonkey
(screenshots of
sending them
using social
 media, uploaded
results, analysed
results,
infographics on
results)
 Infographics of
results (containing
facts and
statistics)

10. Secondary research:

 Short films
 Narrative theory
 Character theory
 Propps Theory
 Character
development in
short films
 Cinematography
 Social action films
(such as Eviction,
Nadia etc)
 Domestic violence
 Children of
abusive parents
 MAKE SURE
EVERYTHING IS
HARVARD
REFERENCED
 Infographics of
results (containing
facts and
statistics)

11. Pre-production booklet

(Watermarked and
designed to fit the
competition and the short
film aesthetic. Should
look professional and
aesthetically pleasing to
both client and audience).
This must include:
 Script (roughly 10-
15 pages long)
 Cast List
 Crew List
 Props List
 Sound table/Foley
sounds
  Storyboards
(intricately
detailed,
approximately 30
pages)
 Contingency plan
 Equipment List
 Evidence of
equipment hire
 Location Recce
 Clearances &
Confirmations
 Test shoots at
each location
 Budgeting/Finance

12. Pitch (must include):

 Context
 Information about the
competition
 Final idea:
o Cast/Crew
o Locations
o Cost to
produce
o Any visuals I
have prepared
o Hand-outs for
the
presentation

13. Evidence of Pitch:

 Uploaded video of
filmed
presentation
 Upload photos of
any hand-outs
used
 Uploaded videos
of any visuals
used
14. Videos of actors going
over their lines
15. Videos of going to
location at a set time to
see if lighting works
16. Proof of different camera
effects
17. Sound testing
18. Video of different camera
settings
 19. Uploaded audition tapes
and why they got the role
20. Draft 1 of short film
21. Feedback to Draft 1
(results, analysis and
infographics)
22. Draft 2 of short film
23. Feedback to Draft 2
(videos, survey results,
infographics)
24. Draft 3 of short film
25. Feedback to Draft 3
(results, analysis and
infographics)
26. Draft 4 of short film
27. Feedback to Draft 4
(results, analysis and
infographics)
28. Draft 5 of short film
29. Feedback to Draft 5
(videos, survey results
and infographics?)
30. Final edit
31. Feedback to Final Edit
(survey results, survey
analysis, survey
infographics, face-to-face
interviews, focus groups
etc)
32. Editing Process
 Linked videos of
any new skills
learnt
 Screenshots of
new skills in video
 Link to part of
video where new
skill is shown
 Screenshots of
any
issues/challenges
faced when editing
 How I overcame
any
issues/challenges
33. Weekly blog/vlogs (14
weeks’ worth)
34. Full written evaluation
21st May – 25th 25th May FINAL DEADLINE Hand-in all work completed
May to get a final grade.